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Key Characteristics of Old and New Potassium-Binding Agents

- Dr. Edgar V. Lerma https://twitter.com/edgarvlermamd

#Potassium #Binding #KBinders #Kayexelate
New Potassium-Binding ... Agents - Dr. ... #KBinders #Kayexelate ... #Comparison #Table ... HyperKalemia #Nephrology #Agents
Table 22 provides the characteristics of various phosphate-binding agents.
#Pharmacology #Nephrology #Phosphate #Phosphorus #Binders #Comparison #Table #Disadvantages
Table 22 provides ... various phosphate-binding ... agents. ... Phosphate #Phosphorus #Binders ... #Comparison #Table
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
Phosphate binders ... require phosphate binding ... agents since they ... are not able to ... aluminum-based phosphate binder
Cardiac Event Monitors
 • Holter Monitor - Records every heart beat for 24-48 hours
 • Loop/Event
patient triggered events ... patient triggered events ... Monitors #heart #cardiology ... telemetry #devices #comparison ... #table
The first three letters refer to chamber paced, chamber sensed, and response to sensed events. The
response to sensed events ... #Cardiology #PPM ... LetterCode #Coding #Classification ... #Table
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... Agents to Treat ... aspiration #Potassium #Binding ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison #binders
Treatment of Stable Wide-Complex Tachycardia
Regular
 • If ventricular tachycardia or uncertain rhythm:
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Treatment of Stable ... Avoid AV nodal agents ... irregular protocol #Stable ... Treatment #management #cardiology ... #algorithm
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... nodal blocking agents ... underlying cause #Stable ... Treatment #management #cardiology ... #algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Any adverse events ... 1% risk of CV event ... , follow ACC algorithm ... one post op Cardiology ... postoperative cardiac events
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Some exam findings ... cause and perhaps even ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table